Among the alleged detainees are priority objectives of the US agencies, such as Humberto Rivera Rivera, “El Viejón”, regional leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Chihuahua and “exporter” of Fentanilo to EU, who was searched by the FBI.
Of October 1 and April 3, the Security Cabinet captured 21 alleged criminals sought by US justice and 58 more were “sent” or extradited.
76% of the arrests (16 of 21) were made since Trump returned to the White House, while 65% of extraditions (38 of 58) were from the second mandate of the Republican, which began on January 20.
“We cannot deny that the relationship between Mexico and the United States has been pressure, not right now, has been decades, especially in security. Trump is pragmatic and seeks to respond to its electoral base,” says Juárez Sandoval.
Carlos Mendoza, researcher at the Ortega y Gasset Institute, agrees that, behind the arrests and deliveries of bounds with accusations in the United States is the pressure towards Mexico.
“I see it more as a pressure than as a genuine concern and as part of a national strategy, That is clear to me, however, I also value as favorable that, although it is made as a reaction to the main power of the world, it is being carried out, “he considers.
“That is important because, in any case, with López Obrador it had not been carried out, it is a good sign. The past administration was indolent, for him other type of currency were more important, more of an electoral nature, than professionally attending the security policy.”
The security consultant also ensures that the neutralization of “risk poles” with accusations in the US also shows that there is now a greater collaboration between authorities from both countries.
“I see that, at least in next year, operations of this nature will continue to be carried out (…) rigged with the arrest of political characters that have spread these groups locally,” he glimpses.
‘EU targets hunt
The arrests made by Mexican authorities have included alleged criminals who incurred crimes such as criminal association, drug trafficking, homicide, arms trafficking and fentanyl transfer.
Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, one of the 10 most wanted fugitives in the United States, was captured in Veracruz. According to Mexican authorities, the alleged offender was sought by conspiracy to provide and hide material support and resources to terrorists, as well as a narcoterrorist conspiracy, organized crime conspiracy and conspiracy to traffic foreigners.
The FBI offered a reward of up to $ 250,000 for information that led to the arrest of the man originally from El Salvador, considered “high leader” of the Mara Salvatrucha.
“He is sought for his alleged participation in the direction of the activities of the MS-13 in the United States, Mexico and El Salvador. He is accused of being a high leader of the MS-13. Román-Bardales has been accused of several crimes for his alleged participation in the organization of numerous acts of violence against civilians and rival gang members, as well as for his participation in the distribution of drugs and extortion schemes in the United States and El Salvador The search sheet of today captured
Another key objective for United States was Humberto Rivera Rivera, aka “El Don” or “El Viejón”, leader of the Pacific Cartel in Ciudad Juárez.
“The detainee Humberto ‘N’ is the leader of a criminal organization that operates in the northern part of the country. In addition to being a priority objective of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) of the United States,” said the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection.
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Federal elements also assured – on March 14 – Kevin Fernando Perdomo, who had an arrest warrant for qualified homicide and terrorist organizations in El Salvador.
The arrest of the man required by the FBI was carried out in Texcoco, State of Mexico.
Other relevant arrests are those of Zhi Dong Zhang, citizen of Chinese origin accused of drug trafficking and money laundering; and Jehonavy Alexander Valdéz Serrano, aka “the engineer” or “the five hundred”, by criminal association and crimes against health.
